What’s it like working with Hoi An tailors to get handmade clothing? Here’s a bit into my experience when I visited Vietnam over one vacation! Guys, of course, I had clothes made while in Vietnam! I have three different Pinterest boards full of style inspiration on my personal page, so I was not about the pass…
2018 Update — Looks like this property has closed down Located a little ways out of the main part of Hoi An Ancient Town, Salute Hotel and Villa is luxurious and the perfect place to escape to during your stay in Vietnam. It’s a beautiful building with a pool and tons of green decor to maintain…
Tucked in an alleyway off the main backpacker road of Bui Vien, if you don’t know where to go, you might walk right past Lily’s Hostel. Because it’s a little way down the alley, you don’t suffer from the noise that can flood the main road (particularly when trying to sleep at night). I stayed…
Travel Date: February 2016 Travel Itinerary: From Incheon (ICN) to Ho Chi Minh (SGN) and from Hanoi (HAN) to Incheon (ICN) The last time I flew with Asiana Airlines was in 2011 when I was coming to Korea for the first time, and I had the fondest memories of it. So when I was searching for flights for…
The “Speak Foreign to Me” guides are meant to be used as a starting point for your language learning. Whether you want a quick reference for your next trip, or you want to start the path to fluency, these guides are for you. With the rise of Korean pop culture (music, dramas, movies, fashion), has…
As I was packing for Vietnam, I thought I’d go over what I’m putting in my suitcase for a two and a half week vacation to a warm weather place. While I am checking in my suitcase, it’s still only carry-on size, and I like to keep it as light as possible. Here’ a general…